Sneak peek at the new TARDIS!

The BBC have also issued a press release unveiling part of a redesigned TARDIS interior:

Doctor Who reveals a sneak peek at a brand new TARDIS

The BBC's Doctor Who has revealed a sneak peek at a brand new TARDIS that will debut in this year's Christmas special, The Snowmen. The second TARDIS for Matt Smith it will be the first TARDIS for new companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman), who makes her entrance on Christmas Day at 5:15pm on BBC ONE.

The new set was designed by Michael Pickwoad, the show’s production designer, and will be home to the Doctor and Clara as they travel through space and time when the adventure continues in spring 2013 with eight epic episodes.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas - It's Showtime!:

Meanwhile, publicity for the Christmas line-up continues with the BBC releasing a new video in the lead up to their "Light Up Christmas!" day on 11th December.In this 'episode', part of the It's Showtime! themed advertising campaign, many of the entertainers and characters from festive programming take their turn to wish viewers a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" - including the The Doctor himself!